PRINT: Rock Climb La Machine, Joshua Tree National Park

La Machine

5.13d, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Randy Leavitt, August 1988
California > Joshua Tree NP > Wonderland of R… > Wonderland North > Atom Smasher Area > Ivory Tower

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This outrageous power route is the righmost route on the Ivory Tower. It took Randy more than 20 days to put it together. Crux involves a 3ft sidepull on overhanging, super steep ground (by more than forty-five degrees). "No need for a chalk bag since letting go is nearly impossible."

Protection

6 bolts

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Jeremy Schoenborn sending La Machine

Randy Leavitt on La Machine (5.13d), Joshua Tree NP<br>
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Photo - Leavitt Collection

Randy Leavitt on La Machine (5.13d), Joshua Tree NP Photo - Leavitt Collection

Photo by Jeremy Schoenborn

This is the area of the wall with the bulge that comprises La Machine.

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Adam Stackhouse

5.13d

Seriously hard to clip the third or fourth bolt. Leavitt said he reduced his body weight by 7% before succeeding on it. Feb 25, 2006

Adam Stackhouse

5.13d

2nd ascent done by Dave Struthers, circa 1999-2000(?) and mostly recently sent by Alan Moore (2010), with Alan thinking it may be a touch easier than 13d. Sep 7, 2010

Adam Stackhouse

5.13d

Jeremy Schoenborn has made the 4th ascent of this test-piece January 2021 Jan 16, 2021